Structural Geologist Full-time Faculty

Posting ClosesMonday, June 22, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. MDTUniversity EnvironmentBrigham Young University–Idaho is supported and guided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Its mission is to develop disciples of Jesus Christ who are leaders in their homes, the Church, and their communities. As a private, baccalaureate institution, the university is teaching focused and student centered by design. To learn more about teaching at BYU–Idaho, see BYU–Idaho Faculty.BYU–Idaho prefers to hire qualified members of the Church in good standing as authorized under Title 41 CFR § 60-1.5 (a)(6). As a condition of employment, faculty members hold and are worthy to hold a current temple recommend. Faculty abide by university policies and refrain from behavior or expression that seriously and adversely affects the university mission or the Church of Jesus Christ. Faculty who are members of the Church of Jesus Christ must also receive a clearance from the Church Educational System’s Ecclesiastical Clearance Office (the ECO) to be eligible to be considered for or continue employment. Position SummaryHelp fulfill the university’s mission by teaching students and providing content expertise in structural geology and other areas such as geographic information systems (GIS), geophysics, field methods, mining, environmental, and general education courses in the geosciences. Additional responsibilities include advising students and other department and university assignments.Throughout their careers, all BYU–Idaho faculty are expected to actively pursue professional development opportunities in learning and teaching and ongoing scholarly development within their discipline.Application Materials RequiredIn addition to filling out the application, please provide:Cover letterTranscripts (unofficial transcripts are permitted; if hired, official transcripts will be required)Student evaluations, if applicableTeaching philosophy statement (upload to the “Other” section of the application)Letters of RecommendationThree professional, confidential letters of recommendation are required.Reference providers should email letters directly to sjoblomm@byui.edu, preferably before the posting close date.Letters can be addressed to the Geology Faculty Selection CommitteeUpload a list of reference providers in the “Letters of Recommendation” section of the application.Knowledge, Skills, and ExperienceAdvanced degree required (master’s or doctorate) in geoscience; a doctorate is preferred.Candidates with a master’s degree and relevant professional or industry experience are encouraged to apply.Primary expertise in structural geology is strongly preferred, and additional background in GIS, geophysics, or general geology, along with geoscience industry connections, is considered beneficial.Industry experience is highly desirable, particularly in the mining and/or petroleum sectors, including experience related to the environmental impacts of these industries.Applicants must have a demonstrated commitment to and potential for excellence in teaching.Work Schedule Full-time faculty members teach 36 load hours annually, across Fall, Winter, and Spring Semesters; this total includes up to 6 load hours of professional development. In the days immediately preceding and following semesters, faculty members attend meetings, grade papers, perform professional development activities, etc. Semesters last approximately 14 weeks, and annual faculty contracts cover 47.5 weeks.Courses, and other department responsibilities, are assigned by the department chair. See additional information here.Contact InformationFaculty Employment – Human ResourcesBrigham Young University–Idaho226 Kimball BuildingRexburg, Idaho 83460-1670(208) 496-1716facultyemployment@byui.eduhttps://wd501.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/byui/BYU-Idaho_Faculty_Opportunities/job/BYU---Idaho/Department-of-Geology-and-Environmental-Science--Structural-Geology----Full-time-Faculty---Anticipated-Spring-2027_R0040508